Melbourne City are trialing a number of english-based players on their current tour. Some profiles:

George Evans - English defensive midfielder who has been in Man City academy for a few years. Went on loan to League 1 side Crewe Alexandra (home of Aussie Bradden Inman) last season making 22 appearances.

Tom King - Young Aussie left back from Perth who was at Liverpool's academy for a a number of years before being released and has playing in Bristol City's U21's for the past two seasons.

Chris Chantler - English defensive midfielder who came through Man City's academy before being released. Has played 50 games from Carlisle United (League 1) in the past three seasons.

James Poole - English striker who again came through Man City's academy. Has made 77 appearances scoring 13 goals over the past 3 seasons for Hartlepool United (League 2). Also played several games in the center of midfield last season.

Ross Archibald who does not currently have a contract for the upcoming season also went on tour with the club and is being considered a trialist.


The link to Man City's scouting network (i.e. past players) is obvious. With limited visa spots, I can't see anyone but King being seriously considered.